Ball State Cardinals
Mid-American
4-8 (3-5 conf)
SP+ #132
Ratings
2025
- SP+
- -23.0 (#132)
- SP+ Offense
- 13.4
- SP+ Defense
- 34.4
- SRS
- -19.1
- FPI
- -19.4
- Elo
- 1010
- Talent
- 495
- Recruiting
- 119 (#119)
Schedule
record 4–8
Schedule
104th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
124th
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
74th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Purdue | -6.1 | 0-31 | -31 | L |
| 2 | @Auburn | +11.6 | 3-42 | -39 | L |
| 3 | vsNew Hampshire | FCS | 34-29 | +5 | W |
| 4 | @UConn | +5.1 | 25-31 | -6 | L |
| 6 | vsOhio | -4 | 20-14 | +6 | W |
| 7 | @Western Michigan | -1.4 | 0-42 | -42 | L |
| 8 | vsAkron | -13.9 | 42-28 | +14 | W |
| 9 | @Northern Illinois | -16.7 | 7-21 | -14 | L |
| 11 | vsKent State | -19.3 | 17-13 | +4 | W |
| 12 | vsEastern Michigan | -14.7 | 9-24 | -15 | L |
| 13 | @Toledo | +6 | 9-38 | -29 | L |
| 14 | @Miami (OH) | -3.4 | 24-45 | -21 | L |
Quarterbacks · 6
2025 · 109
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Kiael Kelly | SR | 6'2" | 186 | — |
| QB | — | Walter Taylor III | JR | 6'5" | 236 | — |
| QB | — | Bodie Derrer | FR | 6'2" | 205 | — |
| QB | — | Bradyn Fleharty | FR | 6'3" | 195 | — |
| QB | — | Khalel Wright | FR | 6'2" | 190 | ★★★ |
| QB | — | Aidan Leffler | JR | 6'1" | 209 | — |
Running Backs · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Qua Ashley | JR | 5'10" | 191 | — |
| RB | 2nd | TJ Horton | SO | 5'10" | 205 | ★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Jalen Bonds | FR | 6'0" | 200 | — |
| RB | 4th | Elijah Jackson | SO | 5'8" | 178 | — |
| RB | 5th | Jalen Alexander | FR | 5'11" | 188 | ★★★ |
Wide Receivers · 12
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Eric Weatherly | JR | 5'8" | 173 | — |
| WR | 2nd | Qian Magwood | SR | 6'0" | 184 | — |
| WR | 3rd | Donovan Hamilton | FR | 6'3" | 215 | — |
| WR | 4th | Ty Robinson | JR | 6'4" | 202 | — |
| WR | 5th | Jamarion McDougle | SO | 6'0" | 178 | — |
| WR | 6th | Isaiah Thacker | SO | 5'11" | 202 | ★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Elisha Durham | FR | 6'1" | 165 | ★★★ |
| WR | 8th | Dahya Patel | JR | 6'1" | 186 | — |
| WR | 9th | Eli Hohlt | SO | 6'0" | 175 | — |
| WR | — | Trey Firestone | SO | 6'3" | 197 | — |
| WR | — | Nick Presley | SR | 6'0" | 199 | ★★ |
| WR | — | Derion Talbert | FR | 5'9" | 165 | ★★★ |
Tight Ends · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Koby Gross | SR | 6'2" | 245 | — |
| TE | 2nd | Kameron Anthony | FR | 6'4" | 238 | ★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Maximus Webster | SO | 6'2" | 226 | ★★ |
| TE | 4th | Drew Cassens | SR | 6'3" | 250 | — |
| TE | 5th | Tate Hoover | SO | 6'2" | 240 | — |
| TE | — | Ben Dutton | SO | 6'4" | 239 | — |
| TE | — | Leo Collins | SO | 6'3" | 221 | — |
| TE | — | Mason Riggins | FR | 6'5" | 244 | — |
| TE | — | Jackson Constantine | JR | 6'3" | 269 | — |
Offensive Line · 19
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Michael Varon | FR | 6'4" | 280 | — |
| OL | — | Isaac Lucas | SO | 6'3" | 288 | ★★ |
| OL | — | Blake Scriber | FR | 6'3" | 280 | — |
| OL | — | Luke Dalton | JR | 6'5" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | Otto Hess | SR | 6'7" | 323 | — |
| OL | — | Aaron Roberts | SR | 6'4" | 301 | — |
| OL | — | Jordan King | FR | 6'3" | 302 | — |
| OL | — | Ryan Eldridge | FR | 6'7" | 290 | — |
| OL | — | Chris Hood | JR | 6'10" | 315 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jackson Ruess | SO | 6'4" | 297 | — |
| OL | — | Grant Haworth | FR | 6'2" | 297 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Tristan Cook | FR | 6'6" | 290 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Brady Barrowman | FR | 6'4" | 295 | — |
| OL | — | Cody Smith | SO | 6'8" | 292 | ★★ |
| OL | — | Cole Mosier | JR | 6'4" | 299 | — |
| OL | — | Zach Bandy | FR | 6'5" | 281 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | CJ Zeltwanger | FR | 6'4" | 284 | — |
| OL | — | Adam Dolan | SR | 6'8" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | Kaden Mayle | FR | 6'6" | 315 | ★★★ |
Defensive Line · 15
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | Nathan Voorhis | SR | 6'3" | 247 | ★★ |
| DE | 2nd | Ben Marsh | SO | 6'2" | 257 | ★★★ |
| DE | 3rd | Ashton Nawrocki | JR | 6'2" | 242 | — |
| DE | 4th | George Okorie | FR | 6'2" | 222 | — |
| DL | — | Jamar Birden | FR | 6'3" | 225 | — |
| DT | 1st | Drew Hughes | SR | 6'2" | 288 | ★★★ |
| DT | 2nd | Darin Conley | SO | 6'3" | 277 | — |
| DT | 3rd | Scott Hudson | SR | 6'2" | 274 | — |
| DT | 4th | Ameir Glenn | FR | 6'0" | 295 | ★★★ |
| DT | — | Michael Thacker | FR | 6'0" | 284 | ★★★ |
| DT | — | Spencer Vaka | SO | 6'2" | 265 | — |
| DT | — | Reese Hill | FR | 6'3" | 293 | — |
| DT | — | Khristian Zachary | SR | 6'3" | 290 | ★★★ |
| DT | — | Lincoln Mason | FR | 6'6" | 275 | — |
| DT | — | Hunter Sanderson | SR | 6'5" | 290 | — |
Linebackers · 15
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Alfred Chea | SR | 6'2" | 221 | ★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Joey Stemler | SR | 6'1" | 236 | ★★★ |
| LB | 3rd | Jack Beebe | SR | 6'1" | 220 | — |
| LB | 4th | Caden Johnson | JR | 6'2" | 228 | ★★★ |
| LB | 5th | DeJuan Echoles Jr. | JR | 6'1" | 229 | ★★ |
| LB | 6th | Jackson Wiegold | SR | 6'2" | 228 | ★★★ |
| LB | 7th | Micah Wing | JR | 6'2" | 229 | ★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Layton Starks | FR | 6'4" | 235 | ★★ |
| LB | 9th | Justin Thomas | JR | 6'0" | 231 | — |
| LB | 10th | Sam Feeney | SO | 6'2" | 197 | ★★★ |
| LB | 11th | Zavier Simpson | SR | 6'1" | 217 | ★★ |
| LB | 12th | Mikeah Webster | FR | 6'1" | 230 | ★★★ |
| LB | — | Lucas Szymborski | FR | 6'2" | 220 | ★★★ |
| LB | — | Drew Elliott | FR | 6'1" | 211 | — |
| LB | — | Drew Evans | FR | 5'11" | 219 | — |
Defensive Backs · 21
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB | 1st | Michael Gravely Jr. | SR | 6'0" | 195 | — |
| DB | 2nd | Ashton Whitner | JR | 5'11" | 201 | ★★★ |
| DB | 3rd | Muheem McCargo | SR | 5'10" | 215 | ★★★ |
| DB | 4th | Willizhuan Yates | SO | 6'0" | 161 | ★★ |
| DB | 5th | Joedrick Lewis | SR | 5'11" | 190 | — |
| DB | 6th | Derek Fields | SO | 6'1" | 191 | ★★★ |
| DB | 7th | Eric McClain | SO | 5'11" | 180 | ★★★ |
| DB | 8th | Roman Pearson | JR | 6'2" | 192 | — |
| DB | 9th | Jahmad Harmon | SO | 5'10" | 164 | — |
| DB | 10th | Tobi Adewoyin | FR | 5'11" | 185 | ★★★ |
| DB | 11th | Deondre Shepherd | FR | 5'10" | 193 | ★★★ |
| DB | 12th | Jalon Jones | JR | 5'10" | 182 | — |
| DB | — | Avery Stuart | SO | 6'1" | 198 | ★★★★ |
| DB | — | Donovan Lanier | FR | 5'11" | 162 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Kamron Chamble | FR | 5'11" | 176 | — |
| DB | — | Jordan Suggs | FR | 6'0" | 174 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Gabe Aramboles | FR | 6'0" | 196 | — |
| DB | — | Micah Lillard | FR | 6'1" | 184 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Russell Peterson | FR | 6'2" | 195 | — |
| DB | — | Jayden Bernavil | SO | 5'7" | 184 | — |
| DB | — | Cole Earlewine | SO | 5'11" | 201 | — |
Special Teams · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 1st | Caden Britton | JR | 5'10" | 207 | — |
| LS | — | Coby Tripp | FR | 6'0" | 190 | — |
| P | 1st | Adam Saul | SR | 6'6" | 192 | — |
| P | — | Cole Stumbaugh | FR | 6'2" | 210 | — |
| PK | 1st | DC Pippin | SR | 6'0" | 195 | — |
| PK | 2nd | Carson Holmer | JR | 6'1" | 215 | — |
| PK | 3rd | Brody Boehm | FR | 6'1" | 191 | — |
2025 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
13.42
Off PPA
+0.004
Pass PPA
-0.031
Rush PPA
+0.0319
Success
33%1
Explosive
1.3279
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2025 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.00 | +0.18 |
| Passing | -0.03 | +0.32 |
| Rushing | +0.03 | +0.14 |
| 1st Down | -0.18 | +0.01 |
| 2nd Down | -0.01 | +0.16 |
| 3rd Down | +0.29 | +0.57 |
Scoring Trend
2025 · pts/game
PPG For
15.8
PPG Against
29.8
Differential
-14.0
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2025
- Overall
- 4-8
- Home
- 4-1
- Away
- 0-7
- Conference
- 3-5
- Non-Conference
- 1-3
- One-Score (≤8)
- 3-1
- Avg Margin
- -14.0
Situational Splits
2025 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 4-1 | 24.4 | 21.6 |
| Away | 0-7 | 9.7 | 35.7 |
| Competition | |||
| Conference | 3-5 | 16.0 | 28.1 |
| Non-conference | 1-3 | 15.5 | 33.3 |
Season History · last 12
0 AP top-10 · 2 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4-8 | 3-5 | #132 | — | — |
| 2024 | 3-9 | 2-6 | #126 | — | — |
| 2023 | 4-8 | 3-5 | #118 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5-7 | 3-5 | #113 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6-6 | 4-4 | #107 | — | 0-1 |
| 2020 | 6-1 | 6-1 | #97 | — | 1-0 |
| 2019 | 5-7 | 4-4 | #86 | — | — |
| 2018 | 4-8 | 3-5 | #119 | — | — |
| 2017 | 2-10 | 0-8 | #121 | — | — |
| 2016 | 4-8 | 1-7 | #96 | — | — |
| 2015 | 3-9 | 2-6 | #113 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5-7 | 4-4 | #91 | — | — |
Recent Form · last 5
1-4 SU · 2-3 ATS · O2/U3
Betting Profile
2025 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 4-8 |
| ATS | 7-558% |
| Over / Under | 5-7 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 2-0 |
| As underdog | 5-5 |
| Home | 4-1 |
| Away | 3-4 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #109 · 0 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★117 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #119 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2024 | #112 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2023 | #108 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | #97 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2021 | #95 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2020 | #122 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2019 | #125 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | #119 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | #90 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 | #113 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #115
Returning prod 8%Departed 92%
Portal in 24net -10Out 34
Talent composite495.4 #115 / 134
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.0 / 2.8
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)2 / 18 / 16
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Adam Dolan | OT | 3★ | ← Butler |
| ▲ | Jordan King | IOL | 3★ | ← Purdue |
| ▲ | George Okorie | EDGE | 3★ | ← Vanderbilt |
| ▲ | Donovan Hamilton | WR | 3★ | ← Purdue |
| ▼ | Justin Bowick | WR | 3★ | → Illinois |
| ▼ | Myles Norwood | CB | 3★ | → South Carolina |
| ▼ | Arkel Anugwom | OT | 3★ | → Alabama |
| ▼ | Christian Abney | TE | 3★ | → Illinois |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2025
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
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